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Do you want to join a Board with an ambitious strategy to grow the amount of care we provide to people with complex disabilities, within a well established care organisation? At Vision Homes, we are seeking to recruit passionate and committed new trustees to our Board to help shape future strategy and growth.
We are seeking Trustees to bring additional knowledge and input to our Board. It is an opportunity for those that who are keen to use their skills and experience, whether professional or personal, to make sure Vision Homes can continue to serve and to grow the excellent care that it provides to people with complex needs such as sensory impairment with acquired brain injury. Those in our care range in age, and have differing needs, and we aim to offer personalised care so that everyone can live the best life that they can.
We’re particularly interested to hear from you if have direct experience of adult care services (care homes or home care) or experience in the supported housing sector. We also have a need to add to our skills and diversity, as a Board, in areas such as charity, governance, strategic management, or experience as a Chartered Surveyor. No prior experience of sitting on a board is necessary as we offer induction and training.
We are here to provide opportunities for people with care and support needs to lead valued and fulfilling lives.
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Recruitment to the Board of Trustees:
Seescape
Who we are
Since our formation as Fife Society for the Blind over 150 years ago, we’ve been dedicated to serving those living with visual impairment in Fife – giving them the information, skills and confidence they need to thrive. Now, as Seescape, we’re building on this legacy by increasing awareness of the life-changing services we offer, boosting our capacity to deliver support, and extending our reach across Fife.
Why become a Trustee?
· Influence: your ideas will help shape our strategies and decisions, and your vision will guide us towards success
· Impact: your actions will directly impact the lives of people with a visual impairment
· Leadership: develop your leadership skills, and work closely with our management team to guide our life-changing work.
Who we’re looking for
We are particularly keen to hear from people who have the following skills and experience, however we are also interested to hear from people with other relevant skills and experience:
· IT / digital, including digital transformation and improvements
· Accounting / finance
· Lived experience of a visual impairment
· Business management, including planning, development and change
· Accessible technology
· Fundraising and income generation
· Marketing and communications
Seescape is committed to increasing the diversity of our Board and team, and welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and faith. We particularly welcome applications from those with a visual impairment.
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Unfold does governance differently. An award winning charity, we are led by the people we serve, with inclusive, participatory governance structures which have twice been short-listed for excellence in the Charity Governance Awards.
Unfold (previously known as Westminster Befriend a Family) is an established local charity that gets people where they want to be. Powered by volunteers, we support children, young people and families with one to one mentoring and peer support groups across Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea. We're open to everyone, but we target those who face the most challenges: 93% of our service users are people of colour, 75% are single parent families headed by a woman and in 50% of the families we support there is a child with disabilities or special education needs.
We support the local community and we have also developed specialised programmes for people with specific needs, including refugees, children excluded from mainstream school and children with experience of the care system.
Unfold Trustees
We have a dynamic, committed, open and friendly board, and we're seeking two new trustees to join us, bringing skills and experiences from the not-for-profit or public sectors.
To reflect the experiences of our service users, we're aiming to maintain the diversity of our board - we're particularly keen to hear from people from the global majority, women, and people who identify with other under-represented groups, including those with disabilities or who identify at LGBTQI+.
We have grown considerably in the last five years, and we now support ten times as many people a year, with five times the budget. Along the way we've re-branded, undergone a digital transformation, become user-led and significantly expanded our team. This rapid change reflects both the extent of the community needs, and our ambition to meet those. We're looking for trustees who can help us go to the next level as we set our strategy for the next five years.
Trustees play a key role in ensuring that Unfold achieves its core purpose and overseeing the overall management and administration of the charity. They also help to ensure that Unfold has a clear strategic vision and that we are working in line with our charitable aims. Trustees support and challenge Unfold’s CEO to enable Unfold to thrive.
We are looking for two Trustees to support our vision and take on the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities
- Engage with and be accountable to our service-user accountability structures, our Youth Advisory Council and our Women’s Advisory Council, who support us in setting strategic direction and to whom we are accountable.
- Support and advise on Unfold’s vision, goals and activities
- Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation
- Oversee the charity’s budgets and financial plans and monitor and evaluate progress
- Ensure that risks are being identified, monitored and managed effectively
- Ensure the effective administration of the charity
- Provide support and challenge to Unfold’s CEO
- Keep up to date with changes within the environment that Unfold operates
- Contribute to reviews of the charity’s governance
- Attend board meetings and be adequately prepared to contribute to the discussion. These meetings are held in person in our fully accessible London office.
- Support the promotion of Unfold's aims and reputation
- Contribute to the charity’s sub-committees and attend sub-committee meetings adequately prepared to contribute to the discussion
Skill and Experience
- Knowledge and experience of the charity sector
- An understanding of and commitment to participatory and inclusive governance.
- An understanding of and the ability to support Unfold’s fundraising strategy
- An understanding of statutory services which might be supporting families, children, young people, mental health and wellbeing, which might be through knowledge and experience in local authorities or the public sector
- Strong communication skills and able to contribute to board discussions
- Knowledge or lived experience in the borough of Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea or neighbouring boroughs
- Understanding of safeguarding the welfare of children or vulnerable adults
Personal Attributes
- Personable and positive
- Willingness to learn and contribute.
- People orientated with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Passionate about supporting families to improve outcomes for children, young people and parents.
Values
Trustworthy, non-judgemental, transparent, caring and compassionate, empowering, proactive, self-motivated and accountable
We particularly encourage applications from:
- Candidates from under-represented groups including women and those from Black, Asian, or minority ethnic backgrounds
- People from marginalised groups, such as people who consider themselves LGBTQ+, disabled or otherwise facing challenges.
- Individuals with knowledge or lived experience of Westminster and the surrounding boroughs.
- People with less experience but a keen enthusiasm and commitment to our aims based on lived experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting time to be joining the Board of BMS World Mission. As a trustee, you will be joining at a time of transformation. The phenomenal growth of the Church in the Majority World is arguably the most significant development in Christianity in the 21st century. While the Church in the West has struggled, in Africa, Asia and Latin America it thrives. This reality has presented unprecedented opportunities for the spread of the gospel, as mission becomes from everywhere to everywhere.
We are currently looking for 4 trustees:
- 3 trustees, including 1 trustee with fundraising skills and experience
- A safeguarding trustee
We are particularly interested in trustees coming from the Majority World as we want to increase the diversity of our board so that it becomes more representative. Please note that this is a voluntary position.
As a BMS trustee, you will:
- Be committed to BMS’ vision and mission
- Be able to think creatively and strategically and exercise good, independent judgement
- Be able to communicate effectively
- Be willing to participate actively in discussion, including sharing different perspectives
- Be able to work collaboratively
- Be open to learn and develop in your role as trustee
BMS World Mission was founded in 1792 and we are proud of how we have adapted to the challenges facing each generation. BMS has grown as a global community of mission personnel, partners and international workers in more than 30 countries across Africa, Asia, South America and Europe, supported by more than 1,500 churches around the UK. Together, we’re inspired by our heart to bring the gospel where it’s not known, to bring practical hope to a troubled world and to bring help for the journeys of the displaced.
The successful applicant will be a committed Christian. The nature of this voluntary position means that this is a specific occupational requirement.
Key information
BMS Office Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.
Closing date: 12.00 noon UK time, Thursday 30 May 2024
Interviews will be held online between 3 and 6 June 2024
You can download the BMS Trustee Recruitment Pack (below) to find out more. If you have any questions about the opportunities or the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Heather Drury, Director of People and Culture at BMS World Mission.
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Are you the person to lead Pause towards our vision of a society where birth mothers receive the best possible support, so the removal of a child never has to happen more than once?
Our board of trustees have the ultimate responsibility for our success, and as our long standing Chair is stepping down after two terms in office, we need someone new to lead this next phase.
The trustees meet on a regular basis to discuss Pause’s progress, problems and the future. They listen to, support and challenge the Chief Executive and leadership team, to make sure they stay on track and meet all their legal obligations. They also work with the Pause Advisory Group, which is made up of women who have completed the Pause Programme, to ensure that women are consulted on and involved in crucial decision-making.
Pause currently has eight trustees who all have different skills, experience and expertise. What brings them together, is their passion for improving the lives of women who’ve had children removed from their care.
We are looking to recruit two new trustees as well as a new Chair.
If you are also interested in the trustee role, please indicate this in the admin section.
The Chair plays a distinctive and important role on the Board by:
• Leading the Trustees in supporting, challenging and driving the success of Pause.
• Building a strong Board of Trustees, who bring together the expertise, skills and diversity of background and perspectives to drive success.
• Nurturing a constructive working relationship with the Chief Executive that balances support, challenge, scrutiny and holding the Chief Executive to account.
• Chairing Trustee meetings, ensuring they have the right attendees and everyone feels included and heard
• Making sure Trustees represent the culture and values of Pause.
Please see the recruitment pack on our website for more information.
We work to improve the lives of women who have had more than one child removed from their care, and the services and systems that affect them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to make a positive difference to the lives of children by helping them to find their forever family? Do you want to ensure there is ongoing, specialist support for children and families for as long as they need it? If so, this fantastic opportunity could be for you.
We are looking to recruit 2 new trustees, to join our Board, with a commitment to CCS and its mission, and a willingness to put time and energy into the trustee role.
We are looking for someone who has either professional or personal experience of finding permanent homes for vulnerable children who are unable to remain with their birth parents.
We are particularly interested to hear from you if are you are an adult adoptee who would be willing to bring your lived experience to this role. Or you may be an adopter who wants to bring their skills and experience. We are also particularly looking for individuals with expertise in the fields of Fundraising/Marketing /Health and Social Care.
Ideally, but not essential, it would be helpful to have experience of working in the voluntary sector. Whether you are an experienced Trustee or wanting to take the first step at Board level, if you share our ethos, we'd like to hear from you.
CCS Adoption is a Voluntary Adoption Agency. We find permanent, loving homes for children who have a plan for adoption, including those who tend to wait longest. We also provide a range of therapeutic packages to adopted children and their families; and a wide range of innovative support services for adoptive families, offering groups, activities, workshops and training for Adoptive families from The Centre. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for the 5th time in a row in February 2024, we are continuously developing and improving our services for adoptive families.
CCS values itself on being an inclusive employer, committed to developing a diverse workforce and looking for people who can demonstrate dedication to our cause and core organisational values. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and continue to celebrate the diverse community that different individuals create.
Commitment Required
· Preparation and Attendance at Board meetings (Quarterly, usually on a Tuesday evening)
· To make available skills and experience to CCS
· Participation in subcommittees as delegated by the Board (Quarterly)
· Availability by phone or email to the Chair or CEO from time to time
· To respect confidentiality
· To act solely in the interests of the charity
· To gain a better understanding of the charity by attending at least one event per year, for example, the Agency Day (half a day during office hours) or an Information Event (usually virtual, in the evening)
Raising Futures Kenya supports young people in Kenya to become self-reliant and live free from poverty, through technical vocational training and business skills courses, and specialised support such as counselling.
We are looking for three new Trustees to join our UK Board. We are a small, award-winning charity who are actively shifting power to our Kenyan partner NGO. With three Trustees coming to the end of their term this year we are looking for skilled, enthusiast, committed individuals who are passionate about what we do, to become part of our Trustee team.
We are specifically looking for the following roles on our Board;
- Chair of Trustees
- Secretary to Board
- Someone who has experience in either corporate networking, partnership development, mental health and wellbeing, HR or in technical vocational training and entrepreneurship/business skills training.
Passion for our work is our number one recruitment factor though so please do get in touch if you have other skills to offer.
We are in Year 2 of our 5 year Strategic Plan, where the focus is on shifting the decision making power to our partner NGO in Kenya. Ultimately our long-term goal is to not be needed, but we realise the funding landscape is a long way off that at the moment.
As one of our Trustees you'll be part of an award-winning small charity who is leading the way in ethical development, primarily by actively shifting power and decision making to our incredible partner NGO in Kenya. We're a small charity but we definitely have a big impact and want to share our learning and knowledge with other NGOs who want to follow the same path of shifting power. We don't just talk about what we want to do, we get it done.
Please see the three detailed role descriptions on our website for more information about our charity and what the role entails. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Our board of trustees work together to lead Pause, and have the ultimate responsibility for our success. They meet on a regular basis to discuss Pause’s progress, problems and the future. They listen to, support and challenge the Chief Executive and leadership team, to make sure they stay on track and meet all their legal obligations. They also work with the Pause Advisory Group, which is made up of women who have completed the Pause Programme, to ensure that women are consulted on and involved in crucial decision-making.
Pause currently has eight trustees who all have different skills, experience and expertise. What brings them together, is their passion for improving the lives of women who’ve had children removed from their care.
We are looking to recruit two new trustees and a new Chair. If you are interested in both roles, please apply via the Chair link.
Trustees will be engaged in:
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Strategy – thinking about the bigger picture and the future of Pause, and making sure there is a clear plan for getting there.
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Support – making sure Pause employees feel well supported, listened to and understood.
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Stretch – making sure the people in the organisation are ambitious.
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Scrutiny – making sure the organisation is well run and safe.
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Stewardship – to take care of the organisation and its people.
Please see the recruitment pack on our website for more information.
We’d like to make this process as easy as possible for all candidates. We are happy to send out the Applied questions separately, for you to submit responses directly to us in writing or on video, or to find another approach that makes sense for you. We look forward to hearing from you.
If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to talk about an alternative way of applying, please contact us via our website.
We work to improve the lives of women who have had more than one child removed from their care, and the services and systems that affect them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Walk21 Foundation is a UK charity that works internationally. Our vision is a world where everyone can walk in a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
We are seeking a UK-based trustee to join the board and act as honorary treasurer. This is a voluntary position to work alongside a friendly and passionate group of international trustees to provide governance and strategic direction for the charity.
The board meets 3 or 4 times a year online, with some additional work conducted via email – so you can be based anywhere in the UK. The role requires 5-7 hours of your time per quarter.
You will work with the charity’s Chief Executive to provide easy-to-understand financial information to the other trustees.
You should have a good working knowledge and experience of financial management. You do not need to be knowledgeable about the charity’s mission.
Please contact the current Treasurer, James Littlewood, to find out more about what’s involved.
To volunteer to be our next Treasurer, please send a CV to James Littlewood. Please include a cover note to tell us a bit about yourself and why you are interested in this position.
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We are excited to be recruiting a new Chair to build on our impactful work. You’ll be joining right at the start of a new strategic cycle which is laser focussed on impact and youth voice.
Khulisa has a rich history and a strong track record of delivering high-impact and high quality programmes. We initially worked in prisons and in 2011 we began working with young people in schools. Now, in 2024, we work exclusively in schools across London, focusing on supporting young people who’ve experienced multiple traumas and adversities and preventing the pipeline of exclusion to prison.
Our group therapeutic programmes in schools already support young people to surpass the national benchmarks for wellbeing and a recent evaluation schools research shows that we’re delivering statistically significant outcomes across young people’s wellbeing, resilience and self-regulation.
At the heart of our new strategy is a focus on extending these outcomes for longer and preventing exclusion while increasing attainment.
This signifies a defining moment for Khulisa - an explicit step into the education space and is a pivotal time for a Chair to help us amplify the need for Khulisa’s work and the impact it can have.
Our out-going chair Jean-Marc Morel says, “I have loved my time at Khulisa. It is a charity that is built on passion and ambition, full of inspiring and intelligent individuals who are determined to make a change. The focus on high impact and high quality is unwavering as is the commitment to centre youth voice and diversity, equity and inclusion in everything they do.”
As the Chair of Khulisa, you will be an influential champion for our cause, keen to
challenge and guide us to continually improve. Alongside the Chief Executive,
you’ll be the public face of the charity, amplifying the mission and vision and supporting opportunities for connection and collaboration. You’ll be supported by the
Deputy Chair, who will oversee the day to day governance of the charity and you’ll be
ultimately responsible for holding the Board and Senior Leadership Team to account.
This is a fantastic and rare opportunity to strengthen and grow a Charity as we embark on an ambitious and transformational journey. If you decide to commit your time, experience and networks to Khulisa you will make a lasting contribution to young people who have been underserved to the point where their emotional wellbeing, education and social life-outlook is compromised.
Together we can change that.
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Chair of the Board of Trustees - Kidscape
Kidscape is an award-winning bullying prevention charity that works across England and Wales. Since 1985, it has been giving practical help to children, families, and professionals to prevent bullying and protect young lives.
As Chair, you wouldlead the team and board to shape its work across England and Wales, providing national, regional and local provision.
Are you looking for a new experience? Want to be part of a supportive community? Feeling charitable?
Age UK Croydon is currently looking for new Chair of the Board of Trustees to help us strengthen and govern the organisation.
Join our mission to reach, involve, support, and connect people so they can age well in Croydon
This will be a Non-Remunerated Role.
Essential Skills and Experience :
· Experience of Board or committee leadership of charity governance
· Knowledge of the building blocks of an effective Board and of leading and shaping a cohesive team.
· Reflective and analytical, able to think innovatively, critically, independently, and strategically, demonstrating good judgement and commitment to learning.
· Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of Chairing a Board in the charity sector
· Good communication and leadership skills.
· Capable of constructive challenge, addressing issues with diplomacy, sensitivity, and discretion.
Desirable:
· Understanding of fundraising
· Understanding of procurement
· Demonstrate a healthy understanding of risk, and its benefits - be prepared to take risks when appropriate
· Entrepreneurial instincts
This volunteer role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Our mission is to reach, involve, support and connect people so they can age well in Croydon.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ECL exists to enhance the lives of people with learning disabilities or autism. Through our
activities at local community centres, we help our members have fun, make friends, learn
new skills and be themselves. We are currently looking for Trustees to sit on the Charity’s
Board.
Trustees meet quarterly to discuss how the Charity is doing, upcoming opportunities and
plans, etc. We are a small, friendly group who all have an interest in helping people.
Knowledge of the local area and an understanding of learning disabilities would be an
advantage, but not a necessity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are in search for a new Treasurer to look after and maintain the organisations' finance and financial controls.
The Treasurer is a crucial role given that we are small Charity that relies mainly on grant income. We are looking for someone with relevant training and/or experience who can:
- Prepare and present regular financial reports to the board on the Charity’s financial position
- Advise the board on how to carry out its financial responsibilities
- Oversee the preparation and scrutiny of annual accounts
- Ensure that the day-to-day finance activities such as such as book-keeping, budgeting and preparation of reports is carried out smoothly and effectively
- Provide financial information to support other Board activities such as grant applications, income generation and business planning.
Qualities
- Knowledge and experience of current and fundraising finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations.
- Knowledge of bookkeeping and financial management (as necessary).
- Good financial analysis skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Council of Deans of Health is a dynamic and influential charity and membership organisation representing the interests of university faculties engaged in education and research for nursing, midwifery, and the allied health professions across the UK.
With a presence spanning England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and Gibraltar, we operate as a charity registered across the UK, advocating for the vital role our members play in health and social care. With over 100 member institutions from across the tertiary education system educating approximately 200,000 current and future health professionals and conducting research that directly impacts the health and wellbeing of our population we truly represent those responsible for healthcare education throughout the UK.
Trustee opportunities
We are currently seeking enthusiastic individuals who are willing to learn, collaborate effectively, demonstrate emotional intelligence, and engage fully with the aims and objectives of our organisation to join our Board. We are looking for people who can bring a variety of skills and experience, including the ability to work strategically, expertise in charity governance and compliance, and commercial acumen.
As we embark on shaping a new strategy for the Council to run from 2025 onwards, we are particularly keen to welcome Trustees who will bring diverse perspectives and ensure our Board is inclusive and representative.
As a trustee, you will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in influencing policy, strengthening membership engagement, and shaping the future direction of our organisation. Our values of inclusivity, innovation, and impact underpin everything we do, and our strategic aims reflect our commitment to advancing healthcare education and research.
We are looking for people who share our vision and values. Previous board experience is not required.
How to apply
Eastside People is supporting the Council of Deans of Health in recruiting for these roles. Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter, which should cover the following:
- Why are you interested in a trustee role at the Council of Deans of Health?
- How you can contribute to the Council as a trustee? Please highlight relevant experience and demonstrate how your skills match the specific requirements of the role set out in the candidate pack.
- Why do you think you would be a good fit for the Council?
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can make the application process work for you.
The closing date for applications is Friday 24 May with online shortlisting interviews taking place the week after. Face to face interviews with the recruitment panel at the Council will take place early to mid-June.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.